Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
.org Phlox
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Fiber Optic Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.